A Little Help Please. Kilts at Work Research

[Arlen]

I just started my new job today, but in my previous job I wore a kilt to work very regularly.
I worked for The Abbey bank in the U.K. A part of Grupo Santander, one of the 10 largest banks in the world.
I regularly dealt with workers from other offices around the world visiting my building, shareholders visiting the office etc. Not once did I have a negative experience regarding my being kilted.
I did have four or five occasions where visitors to the building commented that I looked very smart and professional compared to some of the other staff, but that they felt I seemed very comfortable and accessible because I was wearing something unusual.

[Dreadbelly]

I believe that people have evolved narrow minds so that their heads may fit up their rear ends with relative ease.

[Eujeankilt]

Ron,

I've been wearing kilts to work about as long as you have. I work as a Tecnician/Network Admin at a large community college. We have over 30,000 students here a year - from youngsters fresh from high school to 40 somethings working toward a new career to 70 somethings taking a class for fun. I am also in and out of offices of staff, faculty and top administrators. I have never had a snide comment or any evidence of disapproval for anyone in that time.

I have also taken trainings off campus and represented the college at local festivals while kilted - again with no negative comments

Of course, I dress smartly - business casual or better, so in some cases, I'm better dressed than some of my colleagues. We value our reputation for diversity in a public institution and I like to feel that I make a contribution toward that reputation.

Good luck in convincing your supervisor.


Dale